That Turbo 4 Cylinder Jeep Wrangler You Wanted Will Set You Back $3000

Fans looking to get their hands on the 2018 Jeep Wrangler just got another option as JLWanglerForums reports the company has begun accepting orders for models equipped with the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine.

The engine reportedly costs an additional $1,000 but it requires the eight-speed automatic transmission which increases the overall price to $3,000. That’s a significant amount of change considering the inline-four produces 270 hp (201 kW) and 295 lb-ft (399 kW) of torque. This means the engine has less horsepower than the standard 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 which develops 285 hp (212 kW) and 260 lb-ft (352 Nm) of torque.
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TomM - 2/7/2018 11:28:22 AM

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The Pentastar happens to be a very nice engine - good power - no turbo lag(no turbo) - although I admit that the changing the sparkplugs on it in my Mini-Van is PAINFUL - it is likely to be easier in the Jeep where you access to both sides of the engine. And this engine is now quite reliable - few actual problems for years.

WHy would anyone want to get a turbo four that offers nothing but potential problems - for more money? Don't waste your time - stick with the V-6.

jeffgall - 2/7/2018 12:03:26 PM

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More money and no manual. No thank you

wilfred - 2/7/2018 12:20:52 PM

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I’m old school, turbo or not, less cylinders should cost less.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 2/7/2018 4:37:07 PM

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I do not offroad my 4Runner. I am not sure if I did how comfortable I would be with a turbo motor 50 miles into the bush. I would get the 6 cylinder motor.

MDarringer - 2/7/2018 7:28:29 PM

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A turbo 4 would be the LAST thing I'd want in a Wrangler.

malba2367 - 2/7/2018 8:35:49 PM

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Why would anyone pay extra for a 4 cyl turbo? FCA should be making the 4 cyl turbo CHEAPER to help their CAFE numbers!

skytop - 2/7/2018 10:14:43 PM

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Leave it to Jeep go give you less and charge you lots more.

Natural induction is almost always more enjoyable to drive than small displacement turbo. For off road use, you want NORMAL INDUCTION.

2ndbimmer - 2/10/2018 9:54:39 AM

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Depends how it is geared. 99% of wrangler buyers wont even drive on grass. If it is geared for daily driving, combined with an 8 speed automatic, you could get a lot better gas mileage. Perfect for a street queen.
I used to rebuild jeeps in college and went to badlands off road park almost every weekend. I love destroying vehicles off road. I am not dumb to think the other 99% do not care to do what I did.